Book a DiDi vehicle inspection
RedBook Inspect is DiDi’s official inspection partner. Our qualified inspectors check your car against DiDi’s rideshare standards and your state’s specific requirements.
Once your car passes, you’ll receive a RedBook Inspect rideshare inspection report. This report is accepted by DiDi as proof that your vehicle complies with all safety and rideshare requirements.
Upload your passed inspection report through the DiDi app and complete onboarding. Once approved, you’re ready to start taking passengers, earning fares, and driving with confidence.
Simply make a booking right here with RedBook Inspect to select the most convenient time and location.
Get the vehicle ready for passengers and arrive for your inspection with RedBook Inspect.
Once the vehicle passes, a report will be sent via email for you to then lodge with DiDi.
Before you arrive
To avoid disappointment please familiarise yourself with the vehicle requirements outlined by DiDi and ensure your vehicle is in a passenger-ready state on the day of the inspection by removing personal items, baby seats, and other belongings beforehand.
On the day
Please ensure to arrive on time to your inspection and bring any documents if required. The inspection process will typically take around 30 minutes. After the inspection, the inspector will inform you whether your vehicle passes or if any issues need to be addressed to meet DiDi's standards.
In Australia, an DiDi vehicle inspection is essentially a safety check. It’s to confirm your car is safe, roadworthy, and meets DiDi’s standards for rideshare use.
DiDi inspection requirements differ but here’s what’s typically included:
General Safety & Roadworthiness
- Brakes: foot brake and handbrake effectiveness.
- Steering & suspension: no excessive play, noise, or wear.
- Tyres: legal tread depth, no damage or uneven wear.
- Wheels & rims: secure, not cracked or bent.
- Lights: headlights, indicators, brake lights, reverse lights, hazards.
- Horn: working properly.
- Windows & windscreen: no major cracks, chips in driver’s view.
- Wipers & washers: working with sufficient blade condition.
- Mirrors: secure, undamaged, giving clear view.
- Seatbelts: present, undamaged, working correctly in all seats.
- Seats & doors: secure, fully functional, open/close properly.
- Bodywork: no dangerous sharp edges or structural rust.
Emissions & Fluids
- Exhaust system: no leaks, not excessively noisy.
- Fluid leaks: no fuel, oil, or coolant leaks that affect safety.
Additional rideshare requirements
- Car must generally be less than 10–15 years old (varies by state).
- Must have 4 doors and working air conditioning.
- Interior should be clean, tidy, with no missing panels or strong odours.
If you're vehicle is safe, in good condition and meets DiDi's requirements, passing a DiDi vehicle inspection is straightforward.
Common issues to look out for
Tyres
Ensure each tyre has a sufficient tread depth of at least 1.5mm. To save time, we recommend you check your tyres prior to getting an inspection.
Also ensure that:
- All four tyres are in roadworthy condition.
- Spare tyre must be secure and inflated, if present.
- If no spare tyre is present, a Run flat tyre kit must be in the vehicle.
Lights and Stickers
Ensure all lights are working, including headlights, park lights, signal indicator lights and brake lights.Hybrid / LPG / Electric Vehicles must have an identifying sticker affixed to the number plate.
Interior
The interior of the vehicle is also part of the inspection.
- All components must be relatively clean and free from stain.
- Interior must be clean and vacuumed.
- All seat belts and buckles must retract and operative.
- No tape or missing components on seat belt buckles or catches.
Engine compartment
In the engine compartment, keep these in check:
- Battery must be secure
- No major oil leaks
- All mounting points must be within roadworthy laws
Body damage
Ensure the body of your car is in good condition by knowing:
- Anything bigger than a credit card-sized damage needs to be repaired.
- Hail damage is an instant fail.
- Different colour panels will be marked a fail.
- Scratches or scuff marks bigger than a credit card is considered a fail in the inspection.
- Documentation must be provided for previous major panel repairs.
RedBook Inspect is DiDi’s official inspection partner, providing approved inspections at convenient fixed sites across major Australian cities including Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth.
Victoria (Melbourne): DiDi drivers need an annual safety check or roadworthy certificate (RWC). RedBook Inspect has multiple inspection centres across Melbourne suburbs.
New South Wales (Sydney): An annual vehicle safety inspection is required. Book an DiDi-approved inspection with RedBook Inspect locations across Sydney.
Queensland (Brisbane): DiDi drivers must obtain a vehicle safety report or Certificate of Inspection (COI) every year. RedBook Inspect offers both or these at inspection centres across Brisbane.
South Australia (Adelaide): Annual safety inspections are required for DiDi drivers. RedBook Inspect sites in Adelaide make the process simple.
Western Australia (Perth): DiDi requires an annual inspection through an approved provider. RedBook Inspect provides convenient Perth locations.
You can book online 24/7 or call our team to help schedule your inspection during business hours.
In most states, DiDi drivers need to complete a vehicle inspection once every 12 months to keep their car eligible for rideshare driving.
RedBook Inspect can help with DiDi-approved inspections across Australia.
If your car doesn’t pass, the inspector will provide a report showing what needs fixing. Once the issues are repaired, you can book a discounted re-inspection. Common reasons for failure include worn tyres, brake issues, damaged windscreens, or cosmetic damage.
Re-inspections
If you fail the inspection don't worry, you have time (usually 14 days) to address any issues and return to have just those items inspected at a cheaper price than a full inspection.
Our team will help you understand what you need to do and assist you with being prepared to pass your inspection.
RedBook Inspect offer competitive upfront pricing and discounted re-inspections. Simply start booking online and we will display the price relevant to your area.
